US EditionChristian's 23 Points Leads Gophers to 91-47 Season-Opening Win
Freshman guard Makena Christian scored 23 points as Minnesota dominated with strong defense and 58-36 rebounding advantage in season opener.
- On Nov. 4, 2025, the Minnesota Golden Gophers opened the season with a 91-47 win over the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Williams Arena, Minneapolis, building a growing lead throughout the game.
- Minnesota's length and size controlled the game, with 6-foot-5 graduate center Sophie Hart anchoring the Gophers as they outrebounded North Dakota Fighting Hawks 58-36 and forced 21 turnovers.
- UND's shooting woes were acute, converting only 21.2% overall and 19.4% from beyond the arc, with only one player scoring more than 10 points.
- Dennis Hutter's first game produced mixed takeaways as Minnesota Golden Gophers finished with just seven turnovers, while North Dakota Fightin' Hawks face pressure in Friday's home opener.
- North Dakota Fightin' Hawks, 12-21 last season, must address offensive issues as they head into upcoming games, with season metrics showing 12.1 assists and 27.2 made field goals.
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5 takeaways from UND's 91-47 road loss to Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — The Dennis Hutter era is officially underway at UND. The Fighting Hawks opened the 2025-26 season Tuesday evening in Minneapolis with a 91-47 loss to Minnesota. The Golden Gophers closed the first quarter with an 8-0 run to capture a 21-10 advantage. The lead only ballooned as the game progressed. The Hawks are back in action this Friday for the home opener. They'll take on Youngstown State. Here are five observations from Hutter's…
Christian's 23 Points Leads Gophers to 91-47 Season-Opening Win
Led by freshman Makena Christian’s 23 points, the University of Minnesota women’s basketball team (1-0, 0-0 Big Ten) defeated the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks (1-0, 0-0 Summit League) 91-47 on Tuesday evening at Williams Arena in front of 3,384 fans.The Golden Gophers kept the Hawks to 19.4 percent from deep in a 6-for-31 […]
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